On this date in 1897, Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas. Following a fascination with flying in her early years, Earhart would become the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. As a result of her efforts she received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross, wrote several best-selling books, served as an adjunct professor at Purdue University and aided in the formation of the Ninety-Nines, an organization dedicated to supporting female pilots. It is with great....